Ever since Stephen Chow started to waffle about his participation in the film, I've been hearing rumors that there were major hesitations at Sony. Then at Sundance, I heard several people say that the film was off completely. I spoke this afternoon with a source close to the film, and while they didn't call it completely dead, they did say it is "highly unlikely" that the film will shoot in 2009 at all.
However, since Sony still has slated a June 25, 2010 release for The Green Hornet which allows plenty of time to find a new director and a new Kato (Chow was also co-starring as Kato), we won't take the rumors too seriously.
(1/28/09 2:30 PM PST) Apparently Seth Rogen didn't like what HitFix had to say, so he emailed the site with an update on the film.
"The Green Hornet has many people working for it, including production designers, costume designers and many conceptual artists, office staff, etc. [The studio heads] have every intention on making it, and assuming we're able to hire a new director in the upcoming weeks, which seems like a distinct possibilty, it should still hit the release date."
It now appears that Stephen Chow, while not on board as director might still be on as Kato, but, at this point, who really knows.
The Green Hornet was released January 14th, 2011 and stars Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson, Christoph Waltz, David Harbour, Edward James Olmos, Jamie Harris. The film is directed by Michel Gondry.
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Spadicus
I'm a little disappointed, but glad that this frees up Stephen Chow's schedule. Now he can (hopefully) get started on that Kung Fu Hustle sequel we've all been waiting for.
3 years agoby @spazFlag
Vamp
I hope this movie tanks. It sounds SO stupid.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Structure (ONSTRA)
ON ICE? WOW.
3 years agoby @gaj1992Flag
T.Clark
I don't care. I actually find it to be rather refreshing news. I want to see a "Batman Begins"-like take on the Green Hornet, not necessarily dark, but just an origin movie told in a realistic way since the Green Hornet can, unlike Spider-Man or Superman, be explained in a realistic fashion.
I also want more news on The Lone Ranger
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
NateMAN
I feel kinda bad for Seth Rogen, he's been losing weight and getting in shape for the role and now he has to wait even more for the movie to be shot. Poor guy.
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3 years agoby @natemanFlag
ShadowfoxSC
didnt really care for this film sounded stupid
3 years agoby @shadowscFlag
Lock and Stock
I was looking forward to this, we hadn't even seen rogen put on the costume, Killerman the idea is good....but is tony jaa a good actor?
3 years agoby @m-man360Flag
Chad Vital
why would he and his gf hate him getting into shape lol? His gf is probably secretly happy that she's not sleeping with a lard ass haha
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Err
i don't know, this green hornet project seemed like a stupid idea to me anyway, personally i won't care if it never gets made.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
Space101
Lol if this goes to trash, then Seth Rogen will be pist! I saw him in an interview complaning that he had to get into shape for this role and that he and his girlfriend hated it! Oh well...
3 years agoby @space101Flag
artkid04
killerman200, i hate to admit it but I think your right, I'm actually glad Stephen chow has left the project to do other things
3 years agoby @artkid04Flag
Chad Vital
Stupid idea for the movie anyway, no wonder why it's on hold.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
killerman200
Tony Jaa would never embarrass himself by being in this sh*t. He's not a joke like Seth Rogen.
3 years agoby @killerman200Flag
DarkTower19
bring in Tony Jaa and all is well
3 years agoby @darktower19Flag
ed_wood
I'm still interested to see what they do with it.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Dang. Well, I wonder if this will affect the tone of the film.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag